New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Paul Smith Besson
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Stamford, CT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 2270924
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paul Smith Besson appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1982 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 44 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paul Smith Besson is registered as bar number 2270924 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under New Day Solutions, LLC, located in Stamford, CT, ZIP 06902. Educational background: Northwestern University School of Law Chicago (1,504 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Paul compares to fellow Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni
Among the 1,424 Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago graduates in the New York register, Paul Smith Besson is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 1,424 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,424 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's 1,504 alumni in the New York register, 80.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2270924
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- New Day Solutions, LLC
- City
- Stamford, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06902
- Phone
- (877) 811-7348
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Smith Besson's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Paul Besson licensed?
Paul Besson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Smith Besson admitted to the bar?
Paul Smith Besson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Paul Smith Besson go to law school?
Paul Smith Besson attended Northwestern University School of Law Chicago.
What company does Paul Smith Besson work for?
Paul Smith Besson is associated with New Day Solutions, LLC in Stamford, CT.
Is Paul Smith Besson in good standing?
Not currently, Paul Smith Besson's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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